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  1. Mining company under investigation over illegal land clearing

    A mining company faces possible action after illegally bulldozing a swathe of bushland in central Queensland to build a road through areas regarded as habitat of state significance.

  2. Mother of baby abandoned in Sydney drain found

    Police track down the mother of a baby left inside a drain near the M7 motorway at Quakers Hill in Sydney's west.

  3. Liberal candidate stood down over involvement in porn star tour

    A Victorian Liberal Party candidate running in this week's state election is sacked for his reported involvement in bringing a porn star-turned-Bollywood actress to Melbourne.

  4. Joyce says Liberals, not Nationals, responsible for defending SPC

    Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce says it was up to the Liberal Party and not the Nationals to defend Australia's last remaining fruit processing plant when it was in financial strife earlier this year.

  5. Lambie warned going it alone will be difficult

    A crossbench senator warns Jacqui Lambie it is difficult being a "lone ranger" in the Upper House following Senator Lambie's threats to break away from the Palmer United Party.

  6. Protesters rally against ABC budget cuts in Melbourne's CBD

    Thousands of people turn out at Melbourne's Federation Square to protest against the Federal Government slashing the ABC's funding by $254 million.

  7. Households in outer Melbourne suburbs struggling to pay for bills and food

    Almost one in 10 families living in Melbourne's outer growth suburbs could not afford food at least once over the past year, a survey finds. The household survey by the City of Whittlesea shows increasing pressure on middle-class families in so-called growth corridors.

  8. Flood fears mount for snowed-in New York state

    Towns buried by snow in the US state of New York are now under threat of major flooding with temperatures set to rise.

  9. Japan investing in robot workforce to become world's top manufacturer

    Once the undisputed world leader in robotic technology, Japan's supremacy in the field is being challenged by rival robot producing countries. Now the government is pouring money into regaining that place to ensure the robot age starts in Japan.

  10. New Zealand to introduce brighter, more secure banknotes

    New Zealand's Reserve Bank says new banknotes to be introduced from October 2015 will be brighter and more secure.

  11. Scott on the move early in final round at Australian Masters

    Adam Scott starts well, picking a shot up early in the final round of the Australian Masters at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne.

FEATURES

  1. Voters overwhelmingly back voluntary euthanasia: Vote Compass

  2. Volunteers save lives in Vientiane, Laos, where road toll is among world's worst

  3. Ien Ang's long way home

  4. Seven pressures of modern parenting

  5. Geelong lights up its million-dollar Christmas tree

  6. Ignatian Catholocism: faith in daily life

  7. The history of metal-framed windows

  8. The gendered roles of stunt men and women

  9. The Drum: ABC cuts are lose-lose for Turnbull

ANALYSIS & OPINION

  1. Partisanship over patriotism

    The backlash against US president Barack Obama shows that Australian conservatives were never friends with America as a whole - they were just mates with the American right.
    By Michael Cooney

  2. Deeper malaise

    A reshuffle and a better media strategy will only get the Abbott Government so far. What it needs is power and authority, both of which are in short supply in this globalised world.
    By Tim Dunlop

  3. Reject BDS

    Sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians will only be achieved through ongoing talks and economic cooperation, which is why we must reject the BDS movement.
    By Glen Falkenstein

  4. Old-fashioned manners

    Our society is becoming increasingly brash and self-centred. So the next time you're on a train, show some thought for the people around you.
    By Kevin Donnelly

WORLD

  1. 'Catastrophic consequences'

    North Korea warns of "catastrophic consequences" over the latest United Nations censure on its human rights record.

  2. Hitler artwork under the hammer

    A 1914 watercolour by Adolf Hitler fetches $185,000 at auction in the German city of Nuremberg.

  3. Magnitude 6.7 quake hits Japan

    A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits central Japan, injuring at least 39 and collapsing houses.

ASIA PACIFIC

  1. Brighter future for NZ currency

    New Zealand's Reserve Bank says new banknotes to be introduced in 2015 will be brighter and more secure.

  2. Xi touts China-Pacific ties

    China's president announces initiatives to increase engagement with Pacific nations.

  3. Vientiane's deadly roads

    Vientiane has been dubbed the world's most relaxed capital, but also has some of the world's most dangerous roads.

BUSINESS

  1. Iron ore: How low can it go?

  2. Joyce says China trade deal a boon for beef

  1. Slump to hit budget

    The Federal Government's surplus ambitions are becoming harder as resources prices plummet.

  2. Call for red tape to go

    Gina Rinehart urges all government regulations be lifted for small businesses and says more people should defend the mining sector.

  3. Profit rise promise

    Flat sales, falling profits and GST-free rivals are haunting the bosses at department store Myer.

  4. Jobs on release for prisoners

    Prisoners in WA's North West will be guaranteed full-time work after completing training courses while incarcerated.

SPORT

  1. Irish eyes smiling after 26-23 win over Wallabies

    Ireland has held on to beat Australia 26-23 in a thrilling rugby union international in Dublin.

  2. Scott on the move early in final round at Australian Masters

    Adam Scott is within two shots of a trio of leaders early in the final round of the Australian Masters.

  1. Chelsea makes quick work of West Brom to extend league lead

  2. Switzerland on brink of Davis Cup glory after doubles win

  3. Push for second New Zealand side in NRL

  4. Rosberg pole keeps pressure on Hamilton for Abu Dhabi F1 grand prix finale

WORLD WAR ONE CENTENARY

  1. 100 years of Navy

    Australia's navy is celebrating 100 years of service and their story is being recounted in a new book.

  2. War history under hammer

    A WWI Victoria Cross and a bugle played during the Gallipoli landing are among items for auction in Sydney.

  3. Charles Bean's diaries

    Australia's official war correspondent wrote more diaries than any other and a new book brings them together.

HEALTH

  1. My six-week keto experiment

    When Roslyn Lawrence first heard of a diet that allowed her to eat foods she normally denied herself, including peanut butter, she immediately decided to give it a go.

  2. Does cooking matter?

    In a society where people are increasingly stretched for time and energy, is there still value in cooking fresh, simple, tasty meals from scratch?

  3. Can you brush your teeth too hard?

    If you're approaching your tooth brushing with the vigour you'd use to scrub a pair of dirty boots, you might be doing more harm than good.

  1. What works for weight loss?

RURAL

  1. Kimberley Aboriginal communities condemn plan to close small communities

  1. Wellard's expansion plans

    Australia's largest exporter of live cattle will expand its north Queensland operations next year.

  2. Plan to sell mangoes to US

    Australian mangoes may be sold in the US under a new government plan to double mango exports.

  3. Country move costly

    Agriculture Minister's plan to move agricultural agencies to the country could cost millions.

JUST IN

  1. Mother of baby abandoned in Sydney drain found
  2. N Korea warns of 'catastrophic consequences' over UN ruling
  3. Witness recounts horror of Brisbane 1974 shooting murder
  4. Royal commission to hear Hutchins School employee told to hang up on callers
  5. Scott on the move early in final round at Australian Masters
  6. Japan investing in robot workforce to become world's top manufacturer
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FACT CHECK

  1. Who called Fitzgerald?

    Federal Minister Barnaby Joyce says Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen brought about the Fitzgerald inquiry.

  2. G20 fact-checkathon

    As world leaders discussed the economy at G20, a global team of fact checkers was busy testing their claims.

  3. 'No cuts to the ABC'

    The Abbott Government's promise to make no cuts to the ABC is broken.

TV & VIDEO

  1. Rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned flying foxes

  2. Australia may have passed peak car

  3. Why are some Australians campaigning against halal?

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